This past Sunday my pastor , Mike Lee of Hope Community spoke on the subject of money and stuff. He mentioned about how his niece who has everything didn't get the one thing she wanted for Christmas. A frig to put in her room so she doesn't have to walk the 15 steps into the kitchen. The crowd roared with laughter as to agree with the pastor at how ridiculous her request was. But if we were really honest with ourselves, we are all in the same place as his niece. How?

-We look for the closest parking spot, even if it means 10 more minutes of driving around to find it. -The thought of changing the channels on our TV by hand is crazy. -We get upset if our microwave is taking longer than we think it should. -We got nuts and roll our eyes if someone cuts us in line anywhere..the road or at Chick-fil-a.

Well, you get the idea. For me it was the fact that I hate having an office upstairs in the bonus room because I have to come downstairs to use the restroom or to eat. Wow, what a shame I have to walk using my perfectly good legs. What a shame that I have a huge bonus room for my office in a beautiful home...that I have a frig full of food and a bathroom with indoor plumbing.

Thank you God for yet again, reminding me of how blessed I am everyday in every way. I know Father I can come to you with any concern or complaint. Help me Lord to realize when I should keep my mouth shut and just be thankful.

Psalm 102:1Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.